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Safety Alarm Unit

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UnderMattress

UnderMattress Replacement Sensor Pads

OverMattress Replacement Sensor Pads

Early Warning UnderMattress Replacement Sensor Pads

*P= 11.5” Cord

Early Warning

SYSTEM OPERATION

SENSOR PAD SETUP

This alarm features an under-mattress sensor pad that is

protected against incontinence and wear by the mattress.

Unlike sensor pads that are placed on the mattress, the BedPro

UnderMattress sensor will not compromise the pressure

relieving qualities of the mattress. Placed beneath the mattress,

the BedPro sensor pad stays in place to reduce false alarms.

This is especially important for restless residents.

System Operation for when the BedPro UnderMattress, Early Warning UnderMattress or

OverMattress sensor pads have been properly installed.

Whenever the alarm is initiated, pressing the “Auto-Reset” button on top of the alarm unit will silence it. Pressing this button

puts the system into stand-by mode. The system will automatically go into monitoring mode when you put your resident to bed.

There’s no need to remember to turn the system on. Skil-Care recommends the following procedure for using the BedPro

UnderMattress, Early Warning UnderMattress and OverMattress Safety Alarm System.
• Press “Power Test” button before putting resident to bed. If “In-Room Alarm” switch is set to the “Hi or Low” position, the

alarm signal will sound and the LED will flash while the button is held down. If the “In-Room” switch is to the “Off” position,

the LED will flash while the button is held down. If the LED and/or alarm signal are not activated when the button is pressed,

check the power source connections. If alarm is on battery, replace both AA batteries. Do not use alarm system if pressing

“Power Test” button cannot activate LED and/or alarm signal.
• Place resident in bed. The LED should flash indicating that the alarm is in the monitoring mode. If LED does not flash,

remove resident from the bed and examine sensor pad. If pad is damaged, replace it. Do not use alarm system if LED does

not flash when resident is in bed.
• If alarm is set to signal both at bedside and at the nurse’s station, select the preferred sound option using the selector switch

on the top of the alarm unit. Adjust the high/low toggle on the back.
• If your resident leaves the bed and then returns, the alarm will silence and the system will reset itself. Be certain to visit the

resident to make sure he/she is safe.
• Press the “Auto-Reset” button after you have removed your resident from the bed. This will place the system in the

stand-by mode.

Keep a copy of these instructions in your procedures manual. If you require extra copies of these instructions,

call Skil-Care at 1-800-431-2972 or go to skil-care.com and click on “Product-Use Instructions.”

Sensor Pad Setup for BedPro Early Warning UnderMattress System (contd.)

Pass sensor cable under headboard and tuck it under the Cable Strain-Relief tab before

inserting the plug into the Modular Connection (Illustration H). The strain-relief tab prevents

the plug from being accidentally dislodged and damaged. Be certain to keep cable away from

side rails and out of resident’s reach. Keep cord away from side rails and out of resident’s reach.

Place sensor pad on bed.

Sensor pad may be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild cleanser. Do not immerse pad in water or

cleaning solution. Do not sterilize.

Inspect pad before each use. Replace if damaged.

Read “Warnings” on sensor pad
Important:

This UnderMattress sensor is designed to work with most mattresses and beds.

However, due to differences in mattress construction, bed designs , and resident weight, this

sensor pad may not work in all situations. Be certain to evaluate the alarm system’s operation

for each bed and resident. If it does not work, you may want to consider Skil-Care’s BedPro OverMattress sensor pad.

Proceed to “System Operation” on page 6. See page 6 for information about ordering replacement sensor pads.

Sensor Pad Setup for BedPro OverMattress System
1.

Remove bed sheet and place sensor pad across width or length of bed (Illustration G).

Position connector cable toward headboard. The opposite end must be positioned below

the resident’s pelvis.

Pass sensor cable under headboard and tuck it under the Cable Strain-Relief tab before

inserting the plug into the Modular Connection (Illustration H). The strain-relief tab prevents

the plug from being accidentally dislodged and damaged. Be certain to keep the cable away

from side rails and out of resident’s reach. Keep cord away from side rails and out of resident’s reach.

Cover mattress and sensor pad with sheet.

Sensor pad may be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild cleanser. Do not immerse pad in water

or cleaning solution. Do not sterilize.

6. Inspect pad before each use.

Read “Warnings” on sensor pad
Proceed to “System Operation” on page 6. See page 6 for information about

ordering replacement sensor pads.

All BedPro replacement sensor pads are available from your medical products supplier.

All BedPro sensor pads may also be used with Skil-Care’s new MultiPro Alarm

You may also order the BedPro Alarm Unit with Accessories (nurse-call connector cable, A/C adaptor and Y-connector).

See BedPro Alarm Control Unit with Accessories on page 1 for more detail.

This alarm system features a unique under-mattress sensor pad

that is designed to activate an alarm signal before the resident

exits the bed. The diagonally tapered sensor pad initiates the

alarm when the resident sits on or moves toward the edge of the

bed. Placed beneath the mattress, the sensor will not

compromise the pressure relieving qualities of the mattress.

The mattress protects the sensor pad against incontinence,

resident tampering, and incontinence.

1. The

BedPro Alarm Systems

are not substitutes for proper supervision. Staff on a regular basis must monitor fall-risk and

wander-risk patients/residents.
2. If batteries are used as the source, batteryt power must be checked each time the alarm is used to monitor the resident.

If battery power is weak, the two AA batteries must be replaced. The alarm will sound if batteries are weak.
3. The LED should flash when the alarm is powered, and the resident is in bed, on top of the sensor pad. If the LED fails

to flash and you are using the A/C adaptor, check connections at wall outlet and alarm unit. If you are using battery power,

replace the two AA batteries. If the LED fails to flash after connections have been checked or the batteries replaced,

discontinue use of alarm.

Alarm unit and sensor pads made in China. Instructions printed in U.S.A

The

BedPro Safety Alarm Control Unit

is replacement

guaranteed for one year following the date of purchase

These guarantees cover defects in materials and

workmanship under conditions of normal use. Please

return defective part to dealer from whom it was

purchased. The dealer will send the defective part to

Skil-Care and arrange for shipment of a replacement.

GUARANTEES

CAUTIONS

OverMattress

Alarm Control

Safety Alarm

Under Mattress Safety Alarm

Safety Alarm

Unit with Accessories

Replacement Sensor Pads

Reorder#

Description

Unit

909310

BedPro OverMattress Safety Alarm with

10”x30” Sensor Pad - 45 Days

Set

909311

BedPro OverMattress Safety Alarm with

10”x30” Sensor Pad - 180 Days

Set

Reorder#

Description

Unit

909320